Southampton beats Portsmouth 1-0 in derby despite red card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Southampton triumphed over Portsmouth 1-0 in the South Coast Derby on October 11, 2026, with James Bree scoring the decisive goal in the first half. The Saints were reduced to 10 men just before halftime when Cameron Bragg received a second yellow card. Despite this setback, Southampton's defense held firm to secure the victory at St. Mary’s Stadium. The Saints had made two lineup changes following a previous defeat and managed to withstand pressure from Portsmouth in the second half, who were unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
- •James Bree scored the only goal in the first half.
- •Cameron Bragg was sent off for two yellow cards.
- •Southampton held a one-goal lead despite being down to 10 players.
- •Portsmouth failed to convert several chances in the second half.
- •This match was the first derby of the season.
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"Ten-man Southampton capped a dramatic week in the club's history with a 1-0 win at home to Portsmouth in a south coast derby on Sunday.Neither Saints nor Pompey had won a south coast derby in the league since 2005 but James Bree fired the hosts ahead in the 20th minute following a fine pass from Finn Azaz.
"Ten-man Southampton held on to defeat rivals Portsmouth thanks to a 20th-minute James Bree goal.Saints hadn't won a league game at home to Pompey since November 2004, back when both teams were in the ...
"Southampton won the first South Coast Derby of the season this afternoon, thanks to a first half winner from James Bree.The defender netted the winner for Southampton inside the opening 20 minutes, wh...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 2:08 PMSaints win south coast derby after Eckert's suspended 'Spygate' ban
Ten-man Southampton capped a dramatic week in the club's history with a 1-0 win at home to Portsmouth in a south coast derby on Sunday.Neither Saints nor Pompey had won a south coast derby in the league since 2005 but James Bree fired the hosts ahead in the 20th minute following a fine pass from Finn Azaz.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 1:13 PMSaints hold on to defeat Pompey despite going down to 10 men
Ten-man Southampton held on to defeat rivals Portsmouth thanks to a 20th-minute James Bree goal.Saints hadn't won a league game at home to Pompey since November 2004, back when both teams were in the ...
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 12:55 PMSouthampton 1-0 Portsmouth: 10-man Saints win the South Coast Derby
Southampton won the first South Coast Derby of the season this afternoon, thanks to a first half winner from James Bree.The defender netted the winner for Southampton inside the opening 20 minutes, wh...
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